as in to fall (in)
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The Celtics lost to Orlando early in the year, but swept the final three meetings between the two teams.—
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Overcrowding, strong winds and rough seas caused the vessel to lose control and sink, the agencies said.—
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15 Apr. 2026
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“Decrease (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrease%20%28in%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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